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rufous57 · 11-27-2012, 06:24 PM

How long ago did you have your gallbladder removed? If it was recent, you might try eating non-fat for a few weeks afterward.

I also had some problems with diarrhea after my gallbladder surgery, after 2 months, my doctor gave me a prescription for Welchol, which is pretty much the same thing as Questran. I don't recall feeling any gastric distress, and it did stop the diarrhea, however, it was horribly constipating to my system. I quit taking it after a week.

Ask your doctor about taking calcium supplements, 500mg works for some people that I have known. Good luck to you, please let us know how you're doing.

11-27-2012, 06:24 PM	#2
rufous57 Veteran (female) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: wa Posts: 333	Re: Questran question How long ago did you have your gallbladder removed? If it was recent, you might try eating non-fat for a few weeks afterward. I also had some problems with diarrhea after my gallbladder surgery, after 2 months, my doctor gave me a prescription for Welchol, which is pretty much the same thing as Questran. I don't recall feeling any gastric distress, and it did stop the diarrhea, however, it was horribly constipating to my system. I quit taking it after a week. Ask your doctor about taking calcium supplements, 500mg works for some people that I have known. Good luck to you, please let us know how you're doing.